This Day in Alaska History-February 15th, 1919
U.S. District Court rules in favor of the government after weeks-long trial in alleged birth injury case against military providers in Alaska
The Court ordered the plaintiff to pay the U.S. $44,000 in legal costs. ANCHORAGE, Alaska – U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman announced Wednesday a complete defensive verdict in a medical malpractice claim brought against the U.S. under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). On Nov. 6, 2025, a judgment was entered in favor […]
Michael Weldon Sentenced to Serve 12 Years for Felony Assault and DUI
(Anchorage, AK) – Tuesday, Superior Court Judge Andrew Peterson sentenced 63-year-old Michael Clifford Weldon to serve 12 years for Felony Assault and Driving Under the Influence, following a guilty plea on Feb. 6, 2026. Weldon received a composite sentence of 15 years with 3 years suspended and 5 years of probation. On July 10, 2022, […]
Yet Another Case of ICE Agents—and DHS Officials—Lying About Shooting Incident Emerges
“This agency cannot continue to exist,” said Rep. Rob Menendez of ICE. Two US immigration enforcement officers are now under federal investigation after it was revealed that they seem to have lied about the circumstances that led up to the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant last month. As reported by Politico on Friday, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons acknowledged […]